Waukon Farmers Market

Waukon Farmers Market has established itself as a community hub in Waukon, Iowa, connecting shoppers directly with the growers and makers behind their food.

Operating June 3 - September 23, 2026 (Wednesdays), this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Farmers markets like Waukon Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Waukon Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Waukon residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Waukon Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Waukon Farmers Market draws shoppers from across the Waukon area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Waukon Farmers Market plays an important role in the Waukon community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact Waukon Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.